Stephen Bell conductor
Soraya Mafi soprano
Programme to Include:
J. Strauss II Die Fledermaus: Overture and Adele’s Laughing Song
J. Strauss II Thunder and Lightning Polka
Lehár Giuditta: Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiss
Lehár The Land of Smiles: Overture
Lehár The Merry Widow: Vilja
Lehár Gold and Silver Waltz
Suppé Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna
Zeller The Bird Seller: Roses in Tyrol
J. Strauss II Napoleon March
J. Strauss II Romance No.1
J. Strauss II Pizzicato Polka
J. Strauss II Die Fledermaus: Czárdás
J. Strauss II Emperor Waltz
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm.
Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Hallé, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved New Year’s concert.
Packed full of favourites, from Strauss’ Thunder and Lightning Polka to Lehar’s Vilya, this is always such a special event full of joy and sparkle. Join us to step into 2026 in style.
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